Big need after flood in Nepal
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In Nepal was a bad disaster. An ice mountain breaks off on Wednesday. This makes a huge flash flood. Water flows through Nepal and China. It takes houses and bridges away. Until now are 691 dead people. Over 3000 people are still missing. Many people from other lands are there. One woman from Australia is alive. 41 other people from Australia are missing. Rescue is very hard. Much mud and rain are there. Many streets are broken. Soldiers and police help in the search. They use helicopters and drones. In hospitals hang photos of dead people. Families search for relatives there. China and Indien send help to Nepal. They bring food, medicine and blankets. Experts for tunnels help too. The danger is not over. The disaster protection warns about new high water. A big lake can flow over. Water in the river rises again. People in the region must be careful. Many workers are missing. They work at power plants at the river. The government asks for help with DNA tests. So they find dead people faster.
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Definitions
- Flash flood
- A very fast and strong high water.
- Disaster protection
- An organization that helps people at accidents.
- DNA tests
- A test of body cells to know persons.
Locations
- Nepal
- A land in Asia with very high mountains.
- China
- A big land in Asia.
- Australia
- A land far away.
Sources
The Guardian
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